Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-02-09
SOCIETY NOTES.

Ms. J. NJ. Wilson gave a luncheon party In
honor OF Mrs. Folsom, yesterday. The table WAS
laid for twelve, with center piece OF Annuncia-
JlOn lilies, and at each cover DOuq uet OF
carnations or lilies The other guests were Miss
Waller, Mrs. A. A. Wilson, Miss Mary Wilson, Miss
kingsIord, Miss Sternberg, Mrs. McCawley, Ms.
H0rnsby, Mrs Evans ana Mrs Falrchild.
The Lancaster Randall wedding reception drew
a large and brilliant assemblage OF guests TO the
residence OF the distinguished Representative,
capitol Hill, last evening. The marriage cere-
mony, which took place at 3 80 was witnessed by
relatives and lew special friends or the bride and
groom only, Bishop spalding, OF Peoria, uncle or
The groom, of1ciatlng, but shortly afterward
friends OF the two families commenced thrOnging
10 the house, and the low did not cease until 8
O'Clock. The bride was beautifully attired in
white satin trained dress with oyerskirt Of tulle
and long bridal veil, orange blossoms, ETC., and
carried hand bouquet or lilies OF the valley. There
We're no bridesmaids or other attendants. The
guest list AT the reception Included nearly every
body in Washington prominent Ia public or private
lie, and the large attendance showed the esteem
In which the young couple are generally held.
The presents which were very numerous aud
beautiful as well as costly, included among other
treasured tokens a handsome onyx case mantel
clock, the gift OF the House committee on approp-
uations one OF rare marble, with side pieces from
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Childs of Philadelphia,
many exquisite and valuable pieces OF silver china
etc., from friends here and elsewhere, and great
many pretty and appropriate souvenirs from young
friends OF the justly popular bride.
senator and MIS- Cockrell made a really enjoy.
able social event OF the reception they gave 10
Mis-. Folsom last evening. Mrs. Cockrell wore a
handsome dress or ivory satin, the low bodice
edged with ostrich plumes. Mrs. Folsom's dress
was an exquisite combination OF cream satin and
embossed velvet. The half high bodice was edged
with gold braided passtlnenterie and IL outlined
The side panels OF velvet The front was OF the
satin, gathered crosswise, ana the Iull back was
oT salin. The long gloves were white hid. Miss
Steinberg wore claret velvet and white satln;
Miss kingsford, pale buttercup Grape white six:
Mrs. Wilklnson black velvet and tulle. There
were a Large number OF Visitors and delicious
collation. was served during the evening.
a fleyna au,,d dfnf.
last evening.
Mrs. and Miss Scranton had receiving with them
yesterday Miss Anna Wilson, Miss Mary sherman
Miss Hoyt, Miss Dolph and Miss Tarr.
Mrs. Romeros drawing rooms were most charm
1ngly agreeable yesterday. Miss Foster poured
Tea, the Aztec maiden made chocolate, and Mrs.
Eannegan, Miss Malone, Mrs. Thomas and Miss
Corral assisted In receiving the callers.
Ms. q. ii. Burrows, the Misses Davis and Mrs.
Loring also held most delightful at homes during
the afternoon
one OF the pleasant social events OF yesterday
was the marriage OF Mr.. Charles G. sloan and Miss
Fredertka ID. Latimer, daughter or Mr. n. b. Lat-
. meI. which S took S place at the residence @ 1f the
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Ryan, Of the
church of the Immaculate Conception, ofhciating.
pany OF relatives and friends OF the young couple
and the occasion was one OF enjoy ment as well as
tf1 dres - Of eectc blue rae raneaise and car
ried an exquisite bouquet OF hyacinths and nlles-
The married pair leit on later train fof New
York, where they wiz pass sometime before re-
turning TO the city, where they WIZ RESIDE N
future.
Ms. Patten has issued cards OF invitation for
the marriage OF her second daughter, Augusta,
and Hon. John n. Glover. or 81. Louis, on Monday.
February "a, 1857.
Mr.. ana MA Henry A. willard have returned
from two weeks trip 70 Florida
Mr. Frank Baxter, the popular tenor, sang be-
fore Mrs cleveland yesterday, accomplishing him.
self on the piano Ia the green parlor To-day he
sings at Mn. Nordhon's Tor the entertainment of
her afternoon callers
Nrs Senator Conger win not receive on Thurs
days during the remainder OF the season Is she
wishes 70 make senatorial calls
Miss Georgia Lane, OF Massachusetts, and for
merry principal Of the girls high school OF this
c1ty, Il isvtatng r1ends At No. 81 Grant Place.
In compliment 70 NR Bertha P4orson, of the
American Opera Company, M. Edward y. Droop
gave an tmpromptu musicale last evening nj his
residence on l2th street, which was occasion OF
great enjoyment 70 al fortunate enough 70 be
present.
MrS Cullom win be unable 70 hoad bar usual
Thuysday reception Tomorrow, on account q ths
illness or her daughter.
CAPTAIN and Ma O. J. Oouvorse have removes
nom the Bobltt 90 l1lo street northwest
Ma Lamont WIZ n0e be ~ home to0oEuw.